Science Policy Research Unit

Clare Bloomfield Appointed Chief Policy Officer for the Asia Video Industry Association

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Science Policy Research Unit, Policy, Growth, Environment, CPO, AVIA, Management

Singapore, Aug 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Clare Bloomfield as its new Chief Policy Officer (CPO), with immediate effect.

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  • Singapore, Aug 1, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Clare Bloomfield as its new Chief Policy Officer (CPO), with immediate effect.
  • Bloomfield has been with the team since 2017 as Director, Policy & Research, and more recently as Acting CPO, helping to develop and execute policy initiatives relevant to the video industry, in consultation with and on behalf of AVIA member companies.
  • In her new role, Bloomfield will spearhead AVIA's policy unit, working with members to set the policy strategy and represent and engage in constructive dialogue with governments and regulators around the region so they may better understand the curated video industry and foster an environment of support for the growth of the industry.
  • "I am delighted to confirm Clare Bloomfield as our new Chief Policy Officer.

Providence Therapeutics Announces Partnership with University Health Network (UHN) for mRNA Therapeutic Discovery and Development

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Friday, June 2, 2023
Vaccine, Diversified Specialty Institute Holdings, Inc., Partnership, Therapy, Newsweek, Science Policy Research Unit, MBA, Research, Infection, RNA, Messenger, Government, University Health Network, UHN, Hospital, Patient, PTX-COVID19-B, Child, Cancer, Diagnosis, Pharmaceutical industry, Science

This collaboration will allow Providence and UHN to develop mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics for those living with difficult to treat cancers and infectious diseases, using Providence’s proprietary mRNA platform technology.

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  • This collaboration will allow Providence and UHN to develop mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics for those living with difficult to treat cancers and infectious diseases, using Providence’s proprietary mRNA platform technology.
  • “This partnership is unique in that it provides country-of-origin rights to Canada for all therapies developed under the agreement.
  • “UHN is world-class, and Providence has demonstrated its mRNA platform is on par with other major mRNA companies.
  • This sets up Canada to be a leader in exporting life-saving therapies throughout the world while taking care of Canadians.”
    Brad Wouters, Executive Vice President, Science and Research at the University Health Network added, “Our partnership with Providence demonstrates the strength of discovery research at the University Health Network and our potential to fuel innovative therapeutic options for patients.

Digital Dollar Project Hires Key Staffers to Expand U.S. CBDC Exploration in 2023

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
National security, Risk, Federal Reserve, ODCI, Digital, University, International studies, Education, CBDC, Entrepreneurship, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Government, Knowledge, Science Policy Research Unit, Policy, Growth, Community business development corporation, Research, Structure of the Federal Reserve System, Private sector, DDP, Cryptocurrency, Management, Renewable energy, Online shopping, Privacy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Dollar Project ("DDP"), a non-profit focused on catalyzing the public discussion around a U.S. CBDC, today announced new hires to support the strategic growth of its policy research and experimentation teams.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Dollar Project ("DDP"), a non-profit focused on catalyzing the public discussion around a U.S. CBDC, today announced new hires to support the strategic growth of its policy research and experimentation teams.
  • This team brings the passion and talent needed to aid leaders as CBDC research continues in the U.S. and develops abroad."
  • Katherine hails from a leading global professional services company where she focuses on blockchain business solutioning for digital currency.
  • The organization and assembly of global convenings around CBDC discussions , meant to ensure a diverse expert community involved in key decision points and the research of a digital dollar.

BTIG Franchise Sales Adds FinTech Strategy and Sales Specialist Michael Turner

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Federal Housing Finance Agency, POS, Assistant, Associate Director of National Intelligence and Chief Information Officer, Direct Corporate Access, Research, Senior management, Financial statement analysis, FHFA, Science and technology in Asia, Partner, Policy, FBR Capital Markets, Financial services, Forecasting, Compass point, Ecosystem, LLC, City, Technology, Financial technology, NFT, Decentralized finance, ETF, Housing, Equity, Asset, Science Policy Research Unit, Secondary research, Bank

BTIG announced today that Michael Turner has joined the firms Franchise Sales division as a Managing Director and FinTech Strategy and Sales Specialist.

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  • BTIG announced today that Michael Turner has joined the firms Franchise Sales division as a Managing Director and FinTech Strategy and Sales Specialist.
  • In his new role with the firm, he will report to Dan Wychulis, Managing Director and Head of BTIG U.S. Strategy and Franchise Sales.
  • He joins an established team focused on the evolution of fintech and banking, traditional finance and the housing ecosystem including, BTIG Mortgage and Specialty Finance Sales Specialist Gabe Poggi, Managing Director, and BTIG Digital Assets Strategy and Sales Specialists Michael Kaye, Managing Director, and David Arnold, Director.
  • Stephen Terry, Managing Director and Head of BTIG FinTech Investment Banking, is leading the firms advisory practice for fintech corporate clients.

Berlin Invests in becoming a Hotspot for the R&D of Quantum Technologies

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Monday, October 18, 2021
Microsoft, Free University, Science, Berlin Business Location Center, Technical University of Berlin, Technology, Humboldt University of Berlin, Institute of technology, HHI, Economics, Google, Insurance, Multimedia, FOKUS, Free University of Berlin, Research, Fraunhofer Society, University, BQA, Science Policy Research Unit, Communication, Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Berlin recently launched "Berlin Quantum Alliance" (BQA) to strengthen the research and development of quantum technologies in Germany's capital.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Berlin recently launched "Berlin Quantum Alliance" (BQA) to strengthen the research and development of quantum technologies in Germany's capital.
  • Its goal is to sustainably expand existing expertise in quantum technology with the help of state funding in the amount of 25 million euros.
  • With our excellent universities, research institutes and innovative companies, we have the best prerequisites for Berlin to develop into a true hotspot for quantum technologies.
  • By bundling the competencies of quantum technology in the Berlin Quantum Alliance, we are strengthening our science and business location.

BTIG Franchise Sales Adds Senior Digital Asset Strategy and Sales Specialist Michael Kaye

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Equity, Policy, Research, Science Policy Research Unit, Head, Conference, Deutsche Bank, Portfolio manager, CFA, Digital asset, Bolt-on acquisition, Direct Corporate Access, LLC, City, Blockchain, ETF, Forecasting, Industry, Cryptocurrency, Financial services

BTIG announced today that Michael Kaye has joined the firms Franchise Sales division as a Managing Director and Digital Asset Strategy and Sales Specialist.

Key Points: 
  • BTIG announced today that Michael Kaye has joined the firms Franchise Sales division as a Managing Director and Digital Asset Strategy and Sales Specialist.
  • Mr. Kaye will be based in the firms New York office and report to Dan Wychulis, Managing Director and Head of BTIG U.S. Strategy and Franchise Sales.
  • As the most recent addition to an expanding BTIG Digital Asset team, Mr. Kaye enhances the focus and effort to further build the BTIG brand anchored by Mark Palmer, BTIG FinTech and Digital Assets Analyst, and the Research team.
  • Prior to BTIG, he was the Head Trader at Coltrane Asset Management, specializing in digital assets, equity capital markets and the consumer sector.

Balance and effectiveness of research and innovation spending examined

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Research, Economy, Science, University of Sussex, Research councils, Science Policy Research Unit, United Kingdom Research and Innovation, Science policy, Fraunhofer Society, Economic and Social Research Council

Science and Technology Committee explore issues including international comparisons of R&D spending and the regional distribution of investment

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  • The Science and Technology Committeeexplores issues including the context of the Governments commitment to reaching 2.4% of GDP being spent on R&D by 2027, and the creation of UKRI as an opportunity for planning how this can be achieved.
  • Professor Jakob Edler, Executive Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, Germany
    Dr Jos van den Broek, Senior Researcher, Rathenau Instituut, Netherlands
    Professor Paul Nightingale, Professor of Strategy, Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex, and (designate) Director of Strategy and Operations, ESRC
    Professor Joanna Chataway, Head of Department, Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy, University College London, and Deputy Director of Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex
    The Committee will also explore international comparisons of R&D spending, the regional distribution of investment, and how R&D can be aligned with social and economic goals.